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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.52, 747.48 and 375.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.52, 747.48 and 375.95 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.52 : 747.48 = 375.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.52/747.48 = 375.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.52x = 747.48 × 375.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.52x = 281,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,015.11/541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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