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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.68, 747 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.68, 747 and 386.16 is: 532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.68 : 747 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.68/747 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.68x = 747 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.68x = 288,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,461.52/541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.53

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