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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.89, 811.25 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.89, 811.25 and 403.68 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.89 : 811.25 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.89/811.25 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.89x = 811.25 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.89x = 327,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,486.41/541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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