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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.17, 795.22 and 541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.17, 795.22 and 541 is: 746.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.17 : 795.22 = 541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.17/795.22 = 541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.17x = 795.22 × 541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.17x = 430,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,214.02/576.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.68

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