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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.49, 807.08 and 510.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.49, 807.08 and 510.73 is: 761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.49 : 807.08 = 510.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.49/807.08 = 510.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.49x = 807.08 × 510.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.49x = 412,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,195.40/541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.23

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