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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.28, 811.20 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.28, 811.20 and 297.92 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.28 : 811.20 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.28/811.20 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.28x = 811.20 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.28x = 241,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,672.70/541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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