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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.04, 810 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.04, 810 and 386.16 is: 578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.04 : 810 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.04/810 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.04x = 810 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.04x = 312,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,789.60/541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.13

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