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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.62, 811.73 and 346.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.62, 811.73 and 346.55 is: 519.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.62 : 811.73 = 346.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.62/811.73 = 346.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.62x = 811.73 × 346.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.62x = 281,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,301.84/541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.37

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