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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.10, 810.52 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.10, 810.52 and 345.13 is: 516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.10 : 810.52 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.10/810.52 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.10x = 810.52 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.10x = 279,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,734.77/541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.97

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