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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.17, 746.91 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.17, 746.91 and 366.84 is: 506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.17 : 746.91 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.17/746.91 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.17x = 746.91 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.17x = 273,996.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,996.46/541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.30

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