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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.56, 747.30 and 382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.56, 747.30 and 382.29 is: 527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.56 : 747.30 = 382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.56/747.30 = 382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.56x = 747.30 × 382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.56x = 285,685.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,685.32/541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.52

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