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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.68, 747.28 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.68, 747.28 and 355.08 is: 489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.68 : 747.28 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.68/747.28 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.68x = 747.28 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.68x = 265,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,344.18/541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.85

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