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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.26, 811.68 and 298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.26, 811.68 and 298.26 is: 447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.26 : 811.68 = 298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.26/811.68 = 298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.26x = 811.68 × 298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.26x = 242,091.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,091.68/541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.27

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