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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.80, 810.66 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.80, 810.66 and 359.64 is: 538.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.80 : 810.66 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.80/810.66 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.80x = 810.66 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.80x = 291,545.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,545.76/541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.11

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