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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 812.64 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 812.64 and 349.52 is: 524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 812.64 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/812.64 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 812.64 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 284,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,033.93/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.28

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