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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.98, 748.01 and 332.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.98, 748.01 and 332.27 is: 458.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.98 : 748.01 = 332.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.98/748.01 = 332.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.98x = 748.01 × 332.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.98x = 248,541.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,541.28/541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.58

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