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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.64, 811.44 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.64, 811.44 and 346.40 is: 518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.64 : 811.44 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.64/811.44 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.64x = 811.44 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.64x = 281,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,082.82/541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.95

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