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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 747.96 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 747.96 and 367.32 is: 506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 747.96 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/747.96 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 747.96 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 274,740.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,740.67/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.98

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