Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.28, 747.03 and 524.27
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 541.28, 747.03 and 524.27 is: 723.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541.28 : 747.03 = 524.27 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541.28/747.03 = 524.27/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541.28x = 747.03 × 524.27 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541.28x = 391,645.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,645.42/541.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723.55
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