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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.04, 746.33 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.04, 746.33 and 366.08 is: 504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.04 : 746.33 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.04/746.33 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.04x = 746.33 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.04x = 273,219.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,219.27/541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.99

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