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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.96, 812.23 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.96, 812.23 and 336.62 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.96 : 812.23 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.96/812.23 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.96x = 812.23 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.96x = 273,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,414.05/541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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