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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541, 746.60 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541, 746.60 and 386.04 is: 532.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541 : 746.60 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541/746.60 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541x = 746.60 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541x = 288,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,217.46/541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.75

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