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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.31, 811.40 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.31, 811.40 and 358.83 is: 537.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.31 : 811.40 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.31/811.40 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.31x = 811.40 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.31x = 291,152.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,152.87/541.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.87

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