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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.90, 814.20 and 347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.90, 814.20 and 347 is: 521.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.90 : 814.20 = 347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.90/814.20 = 347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.90x = 814.20 × 347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.90x = 282,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,527.40/541.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.36

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