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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.62, 812.88 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.62, 812.88 and 367.88 is: 552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.62 : 812.88 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.62/812.88 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.62x = 812.88 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.62x = 299,038.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,038.23/541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.12

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