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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.88, 747.90 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.88, 747.90 and 355.04 is: 490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.88 : 747.90 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.88/747.90 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.88x = 747.90 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.88x = 265,534.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,534.42/541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.02

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