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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.62, 747 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.62, 747 and 443.16 is: 611.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.62 : 747 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.62/747 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.62x = 747 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.62x = 331,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,040.52/541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.20

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