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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.63, 812.85 and 358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.63, 812.85 and 358.96 is: 538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.63 : 812.85 = 358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.63/812.85 = 358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.63x = 812.85 × 358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.63x = 291,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,780.64/541.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.71

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