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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.22, 811.82 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.22, 811.82 and 297.20 is: 445.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.22 : 811.82 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.22/811.82 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.22x = 811.82 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.22x = 241,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,275.68/541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.80

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