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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.35, 747.05 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.35, 747.05 and 383.81 is: 529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.35 : 747.05 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.35/747.05 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.35x = 747.05 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.35x = 286,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,719.61/541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.64

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