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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.69, 748.15 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.69, 748.15 and 366.73 is: 506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.69 : 748.15 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.69/748.15 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.69x = 748.15 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.69x = 274,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,366.26/541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.50

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