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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.96, 814.02 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.96, 814.02 and 336.88 is: 505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.96 : 814.02 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.96/814.02 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.96x = 814.02 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.96x = 274,227.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,227.06/541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.99

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