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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.59, 810.99 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.59, 810.99 and 358.41 is: 536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.59 : 810.99 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.59/810.99 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.59x = 810.99 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.59x = 290,666.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,666.93/541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.69

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