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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.17, 810.54 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.17, 810.54 and 358.11 is: 536.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.17 : 810.54 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.17/810.54 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.17x = 810.54 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.17x = 290,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,262.48/541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.36

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