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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 747.12 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 747.12 and 375.28 is: 517.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 747.12 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/747.12 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 747.12 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 280,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,379.19/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.84

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