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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.49, 747.36 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.49, 747.36 and 344.96 is: 476.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.49 : 747.36 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.49/747.36 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.49x = 747.36 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.49x = 257,805.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,805.57/541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.11

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