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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.12, 746.91 and 393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.12, 746.91 and 393.76 is: 543.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.12 : 746.91 = 393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.12/746.91 = 393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.12x = 746.91 × 393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.12x = 294,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,103.28/541.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.51

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