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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.13, 747.36 and 366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.13, 747.36 and 366.17 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.13 : 747.36 = 366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.13/747.36 = 366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.13x = 747.36 × 366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.13x = 273,657.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,657.07/541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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