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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.21, 812.18 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.21, 812.18 and 335.88 is: 504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.21 : 812.18 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.21/812.18 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.21x = 812.18 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.21x = 272,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,797.40/541.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.05

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