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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.18, 747.39 and 375.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.18, 747.39 and 375.67 is: 518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.18 : 747.39 = 375.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.18/747.39 = 375.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.18x = 747.39 × 375.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.18x = 280,772.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,772.00/541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.81

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