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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.21, 747.21 and 354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.21, 747.21 and 354.97 is: 490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.21 : 747.21 = 354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.21/747.21 = 354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.21x = 747.21 × 354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.21x = 265,237.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,237.13/541.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.08

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