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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.52, 811.80 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.52, 811.80 and 348.72 is: 522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.52 : 811.80 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.52/811.80 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.52x = 811.80 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.52x = 283,090.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,090.90/541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.77

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