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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.70, 812.65 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.70, 812.65 and 368.76 is: 553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.70 : 812.65 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.70/812.65 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.70x = 812.65 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.70x = 299,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,672.81/541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.21

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