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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.53, 795.70 and 541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.53, 795.70 and 541.35 is: 747.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.53 : 795.70 = 541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.53/795.70 = 541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.53x = 795.70 × 541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.53x = 430,752.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,752.20/576.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.15

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