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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.20, 810.50 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.20, 810.50 and 335.14 is: 501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.20 : 810.50 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.20/810.50 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.20x = 810.50 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.20x = 271,630.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,630.97/541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.90

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