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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.87, 747.84 and 342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.87, 747.84 and 342.88 is: 473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.87 : 747.84 = 342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.87/747.84 = 342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.87x = 747.84 × 342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.87x = 256,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,419.38/541.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.21

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