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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.01, 811.29 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.01, 811.29 and 175.70 is: 263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.01 : 811.29 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.01/811.29 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.01x = 811.29 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.01x = 142,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,543.65/541.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.48

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