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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.81, 747.39 and 376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.81, 747.39 and 376.17 is: 518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.81 : 747.39 = 376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.81/747.39 = 376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.81x = 747.39 × 376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.81x = 281,145.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,145.70/541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.90

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