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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.26, 811.86 and 297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.26, 811.86 and 297.03 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.26 : 811.86 = 297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.26/811.86 = 297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.26x = 811.86 × 297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.26x = 241,146.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,146.78/541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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