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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.82, 747.08 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.82, 747.08 and 394.52 is: 543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.82 : 747.08 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.82/747.08 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.82x = 747.08 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.82x = 294,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,738.00/541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.98

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