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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.73, 747.48 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.73, 747.48 and 331.95 is: 458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.73 : 747.48 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.73/747.48 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.73x = 747.48 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.73x = 248,125.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,125.99/541.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.03

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