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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.80, 747.36 and 384.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.80, 747.36 and 384.21 is: 529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.80 : 747.36 = 384.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.80/747.36 = 384.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.80x = 747.36 × 384.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.80x = 287,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,143.19/541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.98

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