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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.10, 812.16 and 297.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.10, 812.16 and 297.29 is: 446.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.10 : 812.16 = 297.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.10/812.16 = 297.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.10x = 812.16 × 297.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.10x = 241,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,449.08/541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.22

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