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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.05, 810.96 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.05, 810.96 and 251.88 is: 377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.05 : 810.96 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.05/810.96 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.05x = 810.96 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.05x = 204,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,264.60/541.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.53

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