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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.77, 747.41 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.77, 747.41 and 364.70 is: 503.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.77 : 747.41 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.77/747.41 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.77x = 747.41 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.77x = 272,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,574.87/541.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.12

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