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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.60, 812.30 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.60, 812.30 and 335.80 is: 503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.60 : 812.30 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.60/812.30 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.60x = 812.30 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.60x = 272,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,770.34/541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.64

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