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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.07, 746.97 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.07, 746.97 and 364.29 is: 502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.07 : 746.97 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.07/746.97 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.07x = 746.97 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.07x = 272,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,113.70/541.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.92

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