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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.42, 747.12 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.42, 747.12 and 367 is: 506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.42 : 747.12 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.42/747.12 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.42x = 747.12 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.42x = 274,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,193.04/541.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.43

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