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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.09, 810.12 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.09, 810.12 and 293.40 is: 439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.09 : 810.12 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.09/810.12 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.09x = 810.12 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.09x = 237,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,689.21/541.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.28

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