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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.06, 809.67 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.06, 809.67 and 394.98 is: 591.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.06 : 809.67 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.06/809.67 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.06x = 809.67 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.06x = 319,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,803.46/541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.07

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