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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.25, 811.95 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.25, 811.95 and 248.68 is: 373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.25 : 811.95 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.25/811.95 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.25x = 811.95 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.25x = 201,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,914.48/541.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.05

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