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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.96, 811.55 and 358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.96, 811.55 and 358.79 is: 537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.96 : 811.55 = 358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.96/811.55 = 358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.96x = 811.55 × 358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.96x = 291,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,172.86/541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.26

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