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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.53, 747.68 and 416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.53, 747.68 and 416.97 is: 575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.53 : 747.68 = 416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.53/747.68 = 416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.53x = 747.68 × 416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.53x = 311,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,758.04/541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.70

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