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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.94, 811.16 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.94, 811.16 and 335.54 is: 502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.94 : 811.16 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.94/811.16 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.94x = 811.16 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.94x = 272,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,176.63/541.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.23

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