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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.80, 811.50 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.80, 811.50 and 405 is: 606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.80 : 811.50 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.80/811.50 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.80x = 811.50 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.80x = 328,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,657.50/541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.60

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