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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.59, 812.34 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.59, 812.34 and 359.12 is: 538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.59 : 812.34 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.59/812.34 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.59x = 812.34 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.59x = 291,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,723.48/541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.64

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