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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.72, 747.82 and 345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.72, 747.82 and 345.50 is: 476.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.72 : 747.82 = 345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.72/747.82 = 345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.72x = 747.82 × 345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.72x = 258,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,366.34/541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.94

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