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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.72, 747.37 and 331.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.72, 747.37 and 331.73 is: 457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.72 : 747.37 = 331.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.72/747.37 = 331.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.72x = 747.37 × 331.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.72x = 247,919.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,919.65/541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.66

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