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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.46, 810.65 and 358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.46, 810.65 and 358.49 is: 536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.46 : 810.65 = 358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.46/810.65 = 358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.46x = 810.65 × 358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.46x = 290,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,604.07/541.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.71

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