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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.58, 811.95 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.58, 811.95 and 358.52 is: 537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.58 : 811.95 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.58/811.95 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.58x = 811.95 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.58x = 291,100.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,100.31/541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.50

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