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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.68, 811.80 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.68, 811.80 and 348.96 is: 522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.68 : 811.80 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.68/811.80 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.68x = 811.80 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.68x = 283,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,285.73/541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.98

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