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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.24, 746.55 and 354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.24, 746.55 and 354.94 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.24 : 746.55 = 354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.24/746.55 = 354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.24x = 746.55 × 354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.24x = 264,980.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,980.46/541.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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