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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.72, 747.84 and 385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.72, 747.84 and 385.12 is: 531.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.72 : 747.84 = 385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.72/747.84 = 385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.72x = 747.84 × 385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.72x = 288,008.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,008.14/541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.65

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