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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.62, 811.35 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.62, 811.35 and 335.70 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.62 : 811.35 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.62/811.35 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.62x = 811.35 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.62x = 272,370.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,370.20/541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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