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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.20, 811.16 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.20, 811.16 and 445.20 is: 667.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.20 : 811.16 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.20/811.16 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.20x = 811.16 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.20x = 361,128.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,128.43/541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.27

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