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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.91, 747.74 and 317.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.91, 747.74 and 317.85 is: 438.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.91 : 747.74 = 317.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.91/747.74 = 317.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.91x = 747.74 × 317.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.91x = 237,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,667.57/541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.58

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