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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.24, 812.04 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.24, 812.04 and 252.64 is: 379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.24 : 812.04 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.24/812.04 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.24x = 812.04 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.24x = 205,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,153.79/541.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.04

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