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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.67, 795.90 and 541.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.67, 795.90 and 541.51 is: 747.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.67 : 795.90 = 541.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.67/795.90 = 541.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.67x = 795.90 × 541.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.67x = 430,987.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,987.81/576.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.37

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