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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.14, 812.26 and 365.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.14, 812.26 and 365.42 is: 548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.14 : 812.26 = 365.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.14/812.26 = 365.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.14x = 812.26 × 365.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.14x = 296,816.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,816.05/541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.50

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