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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.86, 747.44 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.86, 747.44 and 332.07 is: 458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.86 : 747.44 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.86/747.44 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.86x = 747.44 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.86x = 248,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,202.40/541.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.06

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