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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.41, 811.30 and 348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.41, 811.30 and 348.63 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.41 : 811.30 = 348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.41/811.30 = 348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.41x = 811.30 × 348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.41x = 282,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,843.52/541.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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