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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.59, 747.02 and 376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.59, 747.02 and 376.35 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.59 : 747.02 = 376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.59/747.02 = 376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.59x = 747.02 × 376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.59x = 281,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,139.12/541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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