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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.14, 747 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.14, 747 and 366.72 is: 506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.14 : 747 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.14/747 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.14x = 747 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.14x = 273,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,939.84/541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.23

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