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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.51, 747.31 and 410.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.51, 747.31 and 410.29 is: 566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.51 : 747.31 = 410.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.51/747.31 = 410.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.51x = 747.31 × 410.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.51x = 306,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,610.08/541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.22

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