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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.22, 812.16 and 411.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.22, 812.16 and 411.37 is: 617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.22 : 812.16 = 411.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.22/812.16 = 411.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.22x = 812.16 × 411.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.22x = 334,096.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,096.23/541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.31

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