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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.66, 812.58 and 356.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.66, 812.58 and 356.62 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.66 : 812.58 = 356.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.66/812.58 = 356.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.66x = 812.58 × 356.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.66x = 289,782.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,782.28/541.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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