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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.07, 811.62 and 280.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.07, 811.62 and 280.72 is: 421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.07 : 811.62 = 280.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.07/811.62 = 280.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.07x = 811.62 × 280.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.07x = 227,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,838.98/541.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.09

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