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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.43, 812.84 and 395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.43, 812.84 and 395.18 is: 593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.43 : 812.84 = 395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.43/812.84 = 395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.43x = 812.84 × 395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.43x = 321,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,215.12/541.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.27

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