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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.11, 811.08 and 345.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.11, 811.08 and 345.49 is: 517.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.11 : 811.08 = 345.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.11/811.08 = 345.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.11x = 811.08 × 345.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.11x = 280,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,220.03/541.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.86

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