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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 811.20 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 811.20 and 376.56 is: 564.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 811.20 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/811.20 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 811.20 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 305,465.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,465.47/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.17

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