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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.91, 813.12 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.91, 813.12 and 336.42 is: 504.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.91 : 813.12 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.91/813.12 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.91x = 813.12 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.91x = 273,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,549.83/541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.79

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