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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.32, 747.13 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.32, 747.13 and 352.50 is: 486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.32 : 747.13 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.32/747.13 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.32x = 747.13 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.32x = 263,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,357.83/541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.51

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