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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.26, 812.28 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.26, 812.28 and 297.54 is: 446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.26 : 812.28 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.26/812.28 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.26x = 812.28 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.26x = 241,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,685.79/541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.52

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