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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.27, 746.89 and 394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.27, 746.89 and 394.07 is: 543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.27 : 746.89 = 394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.27/746.89 = 394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.27x = 746.89 × 394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.27x = 294,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,326.94/541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.77

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