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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.51, 746.91 and 354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.51, 746.91 and 354.70 is: 489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.51 : 746.91 = 354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.51/746.91 = 354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.51x = 746.91 × 354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.51x = 264,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,928.98/541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.24

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