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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.51, 812.33 and 252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.51, 812.33 and 252.88 is: 379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.51 : 812.33 = 252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.51/812.33 = 252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.51x = 812.33 × 252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.51x = 205,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,422.01/541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.35

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