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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.18, 747.16 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.18, 747.16 and 416.60 is: 575.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.18 : 747.16 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.18/747.16 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.18x = 747.16 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.18x = 311,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,266.86/541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.16

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