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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.40, 811.10 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.40, 811.10 and 335.16 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.40 : 811.10 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.40/811.10 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.40x = 811.10 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.40x = 271,848.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,848.28/541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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