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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.32, 810.62 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.32, 810.62 and 358.16 is: 536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.32 : 810.62 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.32/810.62 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.32x = 810.62 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.32x = 290,329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,329.87/541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.34

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