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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 747.78 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 747.78 and 367.34 is: 507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 747.78 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/747.78 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 747.78 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 274,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,689.51/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.03

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