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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.52, 747.32 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.52, 747.32 and 331.68 is: 457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.52 : 747.32 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.52/747.32 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.52x = 747.32 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.52x = 247,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,871.10/541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.73

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