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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.68, 747.12 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.68, 747.12 and 334.56 is: 461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.68 : 747.12 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.68/747.12 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.68x = 747.12 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.68x = 249,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,956.47/541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.45

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