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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.70, 811.23 and 367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.70, 811.23 and 367.75 is: 550.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.70 : 811.23 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.70/811.23 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.70x = 811.23 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.70x = 298,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,329.83/541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.73

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