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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.62, 810.95 and 492.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.62, 810.95 and 492.35 is: 737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.62 : 810.95 = 492.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.62/810.95 = 492.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.62x = 810.95 × 492.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.62x = 399,264.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,264.72/541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.17

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