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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.04, 745.80 and 385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.04, 745.80 and 385.52 is: 531.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.04 : 745.80 = 385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.04/745.80 = 385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.04x = 745.80 × 385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.04x = 287,520.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,520.82/541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.42

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