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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.98, 811.59 and 395.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.98, 811.59 and 395.13 is: 591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.98 : 811.59 = 395.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.98/811.59 = 395.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.98x = 811.59 × 395.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.98x = 320,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,683.56/541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.69

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