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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.79, 813.48 and 335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.79, 813.48 and 335.73 is: 504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.79 : 813.48 = 335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.79/813.48 = 335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.79x = 813.48 × 335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.79x = 273,109.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,109.64/541.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.09

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