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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.56, 747.62 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.56, 747.62 and 364.56 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.56 : 747.62 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.56/747.62 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.56x = 747.62 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.56x = 272,552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,552.35/541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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