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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.22, 810.32 and 492.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.22, 810.32 and 492.51 is: 737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.22 : 810.32 = 492.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.22/810.32 = 492.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.22x = 810.32 × 492.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.22x = 399,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,088.24/541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.39

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