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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.53, 812.16 and 387.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.53, 812.16 and 387.63 is: 581.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.53 : 812.16 = 387.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.53/812.16 = 387.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.53x = 812.16 × 387.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.53x = 314,817.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,817.58/541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.35

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