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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.91, 811.20 and 346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.91, 811.20 and 346.27 is: 518.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.91 : 811.20 = 346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.91/811.20 = 346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.91x = 811.20 × 346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.91x = 280,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,888.44/541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.33

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