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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.37, 810.99 and 358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.37, 810.99 and 358.22 is: 536.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.37 : 810.99 = 358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.37/810.99 = 358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.37x = 810.99 × 358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.37x = 290,508.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,508.78/541.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.62

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