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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.20, 811.38 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.20, 811.38 and 252.60 is: 378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.20 : 811.38 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.20/811.38 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.20x = 811.38 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.20x = 204,954.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,954.59/541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.70

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