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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.62, 812.63 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.62, 812.63 and 336.33 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.62 : 812.63 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.62/812.63 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.62x = 812.63 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.62x = 273,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,312.69/541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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