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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.13, 746.76 and 292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.13, 746.76 and 292.45 is: 403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.13 : 746.76 = 292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.13/746.76 = 292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.13x = 746.76 × 292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.13x = 218,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,390.25/541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.58

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