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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.56, 810.24 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.56, 810.24 and 332.58 is: 497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.56 : 810.24 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.56/810.24 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.56x = 810.24 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.56x = 269,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,469.62/541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.58

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