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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.55, 747.42 and 331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.55, 747.42 and 331.74 is: 457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.55 : 747.42 = 331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.55/747.42 = 331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.55x = 747.42 × 331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.55x = 247,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,947.87/541.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.85

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