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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.50, 812.24 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.50, 812.24 and 349.26 is: 523.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.50 : 812.24 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.50/812.24 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.50x = 812.24 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.50x = 283,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,682.94/541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.88

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