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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 747.48 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 747.48 and 344.96 is: 475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 747.48 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/747.48 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 747.48 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 257,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,850.70/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.95

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