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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 812.70 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 812.70 and 335.88 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 812.70 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/812.70 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 812.70 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 272,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,969.68/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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