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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.26, 812.41 and 410.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.26, 812.41 and 410.81 is: 616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.26 : 812.41 = 410.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.26/812.41 = 410.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.26x = 812.41 × 410.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.26x = 333,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,741.06/541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.60

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