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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.93, 747.53 and 355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.93, 747.53 and 355.43 is: 490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.93 : 747.53 = 355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.93/747.53 = 355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.93x = 747.53 × 355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.93x = 265,692.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,692.81/541.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.27

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