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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.77, 746.86 and 386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.77, 746.86 and 386.25 is: 532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.77 : 746.86 = 386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.77/746.86 = 386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.77x = 746.86 × 386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.77x = 288,474.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,474.68/541.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.47

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