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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.88, 813.58 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.88, 813.58 and 335.82 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.88 : 813.58 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.88/813.58 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.88x = 813.58 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.88x = 273,218.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,218.65/541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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