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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.96, 811.98 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.96, 811.98 and 387.64 is: 580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.96 : 811.98 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.96/811.98 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.96x = 811.98 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.96x = 314,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,755.93/541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.77

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