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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.52, 812.76 and 433.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.52, 812.76 and 433.36 is: 650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.52 : 812.76 = 433.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.52/812.76 = 433.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.52x = 812.76 × 433.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.52x = 352,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,217.67/541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.42

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