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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.36, 812.04 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.36, 812.04 and 370 is: 555

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.36 : 812.04 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.36/812.04 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.36x = 812.04 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.36x = 300,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,454.80/541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555

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