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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.12, 811.89 and 335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.12, 811.89 and 335.83 is: 503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.12 : 811.89 = 335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.12/811.89 = 335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.12x = 811.89 × 335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.12x = 272,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,657.02/541.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.88

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