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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 813.04 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 813.04 and 253.52 is: 380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 813.04 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/813.04 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 813.04 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 206,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,121.90/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.35

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