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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.16, 812.12 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.16, 812.12 and 252.64 is: 379.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.16 : 812.12 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.16/812.12 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.16x = 812.12 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.16x = 205,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,174.00/541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.14

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