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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.89, 747.93 and 342.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.89, 747.93 and 342.71 is: 473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.89 : 747.93 = 342.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.89/747.93 = 342.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.89x = 747.93 × 342.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.89x = 256,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,323.44/541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.02

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