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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.16, 811.38 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.16, 811.38 and 335.72 is: 503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.16 : 811.38 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.16/811.38 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.16x = 811.38 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.16x = 272,396.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,396.49/541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.36

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