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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.95, 747.39 and 364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.95, 747.39 and 364.76 is: 503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.95 : 747.39 = 364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.95/747.39 = 364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.95x = 747.39 × 364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.95x = 272,618.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,618.41/541.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.04

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