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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.52, 747.52 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.52, 747.52 and 345.09 is: 476.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.52 : 747.52 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.52/747.52 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.52x = 747.52 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.52x = 257,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,960.81/541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.37

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