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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.02, 812.34 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.02, 812.34 and 336.48 is: 505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.02 : 812.34 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.02/812.34 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.02x = 812.34 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.02x = 273,336.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,336.16/541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.22

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