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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.53, 811.07 and 379.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.53, 811.07 and 379.93 is: 569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.53 : 811.07 = 379.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.53/811.07 = 379.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.53x = 811.07 × 379.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.53x = 308,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,149.83/541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.04

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