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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.13, 811.52 and 175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.13, 811.52 and 175.83 is: 263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.13 : 811.52 = 175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.13/811.52 = 175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.13x = 811.52 × 175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.13x = 142,689.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,689.56/541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.69

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