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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 746.98 and 364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 746.98 and 364.28 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 746.98 = 364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/746.98 = 364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 746.98 × 364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 272,109.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,109.87/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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