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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.41, 746.41 and 354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.41, 746.41 and 354.57 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.41 : 746.41 = 354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.41/746.41 = 354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.41x = 746.41 × 354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.41x = 264,654.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,654.59/541.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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