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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.98, 747.72 and 367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.98, 747.72 and 367.47 is: 506.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.98 : 747.72 = 367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.98/747.72 = 367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.98x = 747.72 × 367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.98x = 274,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,764.67/541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.96

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