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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541, 812.04 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541, 812.04 and 395.20 is: 593.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541 : 812.04 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541/812.04 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541x = 812.04 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541x = 320,918.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,918.21/541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.19

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