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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.55, 747.71 and 364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.55, 747.71 and 364.71 is: 503.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.55 : 747.71 = 364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.55/747.71 = 364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.55x = 747.71 × 364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.55x = 272,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,695.49/541.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.54

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