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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.32, 811.26 and 404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.32, 811.26 and 404.04 is: 605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.32 : 811.26 = 404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.32/811.26 = 404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.32x = 811.26 × 404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.32x = 327,781.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,781.49/541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.52

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