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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.50, 812.66 and 397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.50, 812.66 and 397.60 is: 596.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.50 : 812.66 = 397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.50/812.66 = 397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.50x = 812.66 × 397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.50x = 323,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,113.62/541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.70

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