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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.23, 746.60 and 366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.23, 746.60 and 366.27 is: 505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.23 : 746.60 = 366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.23/746.60 = 366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.23x = 746.60 × 366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.23x = 273,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,455.35/541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.25

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