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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 747.24 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 747.24 and 344.88 is: 475.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 747.24 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/747.24 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 747.24 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 257,708.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,708.13/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.97

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