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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.39, 812.48 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.39, 812.48 and 367.65 is: 551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.39 : 812.48 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.39/812.48 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.39x = 812.48 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.39x = 298,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,708.27/541.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.74

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