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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.22, 811.15 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.22, 811.15 and 294.42 is: 441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.22 : 811.15 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.22/811.15 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.22x = 811.15 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.22x = 238,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,818.78/541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.26

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