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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.38, 810.51 and 404.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.38, 810.51 and 404.09 is: 604.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.38 : 810.51 = 404.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.38/810.51 = 404.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.38x = 810.51 × 404.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.38x = 327,516.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,516.46/541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.96

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