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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.52, 810.44 and 378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.52, 810.44 and 378.50 is: 566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.52 : 810.44 = 378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.52/810.44 = 378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.52x = 810.44 × 378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.52x = 306,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,751.54/541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.46

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