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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.50, 747.28 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.50, 747.28 and 386.52 is: 533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.50 : 747.28 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.50/747.28 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.50x = 747.28 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.50x = 288,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,838.67/541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.40

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