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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.34, 746.79 and 386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.34, 746.79 and 386.18 is: 532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.34 : 746.79 = 386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.34/746.79 = 386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.34x = 746.79 × 386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.34x = 288,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,395.36/541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.74

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