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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.65, 747.04 and 364.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.65, 747.04 and 364.55 is: 502.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.65 : 747.04 = 364.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.65/747.04 = 364.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.65x = 747.04 × 364.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.65x = 272,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,332.52/541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.79

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