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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.24, 746.82 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.24, 746.82 and 375.64 is: 518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.24 : 746.82 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.24/746.82 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.24x = 746.82 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.24x = 280,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,535.46/541.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.32

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