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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.04, 745.96 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.04, 745.96 and 354.28 is: 488.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.04 : 745.96 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.04/745.96 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.04x = 745.96 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.04x = 264,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,278.71/541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.46

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