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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.01, 811.83 and 367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.01, 811.83 and 367.79 is: 551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.01 : 811.83 = 367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.01/811.83 = 367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.01x = 811.83 × 367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.01x = 298,578.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,578.90/541.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.90

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