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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.86, 814.44 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.86, 814.44 and 360.36 is: 541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.86 : 814.44 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.86/814.44 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.86x = 814.44 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.86x = 293,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,491.60/541.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.64

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