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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.59, 812.66 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.59, 812.66 and 336.66 is: 505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.59 : 812.66 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.59/812.66 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.59x = 812.66 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.59x = 273,588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,588.43/541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.16

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