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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.82, 813.02 and 359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.82, 813.02 and 359.30 is: 539.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.82 : 813.02 = 359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.82/813.02 = 359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.82x = 813.02 × 359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.82x = 292,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,112.22/541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.14

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