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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.70, 747.12 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.70, 747.12 and 376.18 is: 518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.70 : 747.12 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.70/747.12 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.70x = 747.12 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.70x = 281,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,051.60/541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.83

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