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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.61, 747.75 and 430.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.61, 747.75 and 430.03 is: 593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.61 : 747.75 = 430.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.61/747.75 = 430.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.61x = 747.75 × 430.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.61x = 321,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,554.93/541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.70

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