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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 811.03 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 811.03 and 356.10 is: 533.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 811.03 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/811.03 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 811.03 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 288,807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,807.78/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.76

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