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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.20, 747.09 and 366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.20, 747.09 and 366.65 is: 506.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.20 : 747.09 = 366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.20/747.09 = 366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.20x = 747.09 × 366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.20x = 273,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,920.55/541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.14

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