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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.56, 747.60 and 444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.56, 747.60 and 444.36 is: 613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.56 : 747.60 = 444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.56/747.60 = 444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.56x = 747.60 × 444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.56x = 332,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,203.54/541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.42

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