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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.88, 747.55 and 376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.88, 747.55 and 376.49 is: 519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.88 : 747.55 = 376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.88/747.55 = 376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.88x = 747.55 × 376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.88x = 281,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,445.10/541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.39

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