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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 747.54 and 410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 747.54 and 410.52 is: 566.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 747.54 = 410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/747.54 = 410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 747.54 × 410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 306,880.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,880.12/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.28

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