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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.22, 746.29 and 366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.22, 746.29 and 366.26 is: 505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.22 : 746.29 = 366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.22/746.29 = 366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.22x = 746.29 × 366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.22x = 273,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,336.18/541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.04

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