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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.34, 811.58 and 368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.34, 811.58 and 368.07 is: 551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.34 : 811.58 = 368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.34/811.58 = 368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.34x = 811.58 × 368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.34x = 298,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,716.68/541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.81

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