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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.27, 812.40 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.27, 812.40 and 336.24 is: 504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.27 : 812.40 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.27/812.40 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.27x = 812.40 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.27x = 273,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,160.12/541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.66

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