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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.87, 813 and 336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.87, 813 and 336.13 is: 504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.87 : 813 = 336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.87/813 = 336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.87x = 813 × 336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.87x = 273,273.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,273.69/541.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.32

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