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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.69, 813.14 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.69, 813.14 and 336.66 is: 505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.69 : 813.14 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.69/813.14 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.69x = 813.14 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.69x = 273,748.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,748.24/541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.36

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