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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.84, 812.88 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.84, 812.88 and 368.08 is: 552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.84 : 812.88 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.84/812.88 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.84x = 812.88 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.84x = 299,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,204.87/541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.20

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