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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.99, 748.03 and 403.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.99, 748.03 and 403.03 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.99 : 748.03 = 403.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.99/748.03 = 403.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.99x = 748.03 × 403.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.99x = 301,474.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,474.79/541.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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