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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.98, 748.26 and 365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.98, 748.26 and 365.19 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.98 : 748.26 = 365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.98/748.26 = 365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.98x = 748.26 × 365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.98x = 273,257.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,257.07/541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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