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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 748.32 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 748.32 and 394.88 is: 545.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 748.32 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/748.32 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 748.32 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 295,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,496.60/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.44

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