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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.49, 810.61 and 358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.49, 810.61 and 358.43 is: 536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.49 : 810.61 = 358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.49/810.61 = 358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.49x = 810.61 × 358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.49x = 290,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,541.99/541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.57

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