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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 813.90 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 813.90 and 336.86 is: 505.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 813.90 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/813.90 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 813.90 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 274,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,170.35/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.92

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