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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.96, 747.73 and 332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.96, 747.73 and 332.03 is: 458.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.96 : 747.73 = 332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.96/747.73 = 332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.96x = 747.73 × 332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.96x = 248,265.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,265.05/541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.09

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