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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.41, 812.03 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.41, 812.03 and 335.49 is: 503.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.41 : 812.03 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.41/812.03 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.41x = 812.03 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.41x = 272,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,426.27/541.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.18

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