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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 746.30 and 375.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 746.30 and 375.35 is: 517.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 746.30 = 375.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/746.30 = 375.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 746.30 × 375.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 280,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,120.91/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.71

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