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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.72, 811.50 and 411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.72, 811.50 and 411.94 is: 617.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.72 : 811.50 = 411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.72/811.50 = 411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.72x = 811.50 × 411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.72x = 334,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,289.31/541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.09

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