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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.02, 810.23 and 309.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.02, 810.23 and 309.21 is: 463.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.02 : 810.23 = 309.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.02/810.23 = 309.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.02x = 810.23 × 309.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.02x = 250,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,525.62/541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.06

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