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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.22, 746.96 and 354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.22, 746.96 and 354.98 is: 489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.22 : 746.96 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.22/746.96 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.22x = 746.96 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.22x = 265,155.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,155.95/541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.93

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