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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.88, 813 and 359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.88, 813 and 359.99 is: 540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.88 : 813 = 359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.88/813 = 359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.88x = 813 × 359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.88x = 292,671.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,671.87/541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.10

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