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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.26, 812.12 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.26, 812.12 and 294.18 is: 441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.26 : 812.12 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.26/812.12 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.26x = 812.12 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.26x = 238,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,909.46/541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.40

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