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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.52, 746.70 and 354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.52, 746.70 and 354.94 is: 489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.52 : 746.70 = 354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.52/746.70 = 354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.52x = 746.70 × 354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.52x = 265,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,033.70/541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.43

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