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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.48, 747.40 and 344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.48, 747.40 and 344.92 is: 476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.48 : 747.40 = 344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.48/747.40 = 344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.48x = 747.40 × 344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.48x = 257,793.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,793.21/541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.09

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