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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 747.36 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 747.36 and 394.16 is: 543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 747.36 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/747.36 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 747.36 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 294,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,579.42/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.75

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