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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.24, 747.06 and 384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.24, 747.06 and 384.64 is: 530.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.24 : 747.06 = 384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.24/747.06 = 384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.24x = 747.06 × 384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.24x = 287,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,349.16/541.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.91

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