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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.62, 747.45 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.62, 747.45 and 334.50 is: 461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.62 : 747.45 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.62/747.45 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.62x = 747.45 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.62x = 250,022.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,022.03/541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.62

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