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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.68, 747.56 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.68, 747.56 and 376.44 is: 519.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.68 : 747.56 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.68/747.56 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.68x = 747.56 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.68x = 281,411.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,411.49/541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.52

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