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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.35, 811.62 and 492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.35, 811.62 and 492.75 is: 738.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.35 : 811.62 = 492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.35/811.62 = 492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.35x = 811.62 × 492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.35x = 399,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,925.76/541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.76

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