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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.91, 747.56 and 345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.91, 747.56 and 345.08 is: 476.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.91 : 747.56 = 345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.91/747.56 = 345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.91x = 747.56 × 345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.91x = 257,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,966.28/541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.03

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