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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.79, 812.70 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.79, 812.70 and 368.60 is: 552.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.79 : 812.70 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.79/812.70 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.79x = 812.70 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.79x = 299,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,561.22/541.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.91

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