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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.51, 748.14 and 354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.51, 748.14 and 354.93 is: 490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.51 : 748.14 = 354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.51/748.14 = 354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.51x = 748.14 × 354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.51x = 265,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,537.40/541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.36

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