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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.80, 747.96 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.80, 747.96 and 365 is: 503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.80 : 747.96 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.80/747.96 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.80x = 747.96 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.80x = 273,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,005.40/541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.89

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