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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.24, 812.22 and 297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.24, 812.22 and 297.94 is: 447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.24 : 812.22 = 297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.24/812.22 = 297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.24x = 812.22 × 297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.24x = 241,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,992.83/541.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.11

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