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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.20, 812.52 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.20, 812.52 and 368.40 is: 553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.20 : 812.52 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.20/812.52 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.20x = 812.52 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.20x = 299,332.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,332.37/541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.09

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