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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.30, 746.76 and 354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.30, 746.76 and 354.82 is: 489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.30 : 746.76 = 354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.30/746.76 = 354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.30x = 746.76 × 354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.30x = 264,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,965.38/541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.50

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