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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.26, 811.71 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.26, 811.71 and 346.50 is: 519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.26 : 811.71 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.26/811.71 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.26x = 811.71 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.26x = 281,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,257.52/541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.63

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