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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.52, 812.12 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.52, 812.12 and 419.28 is: 628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.52 : 812.12 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.52/812.12 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.52x = 812.12 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.52x = 340,505.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,505.67/541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.80

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