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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.28, 811.44 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.28, 811.44 and 252.32 is: 378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.28 : 811.44 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.28/811.44 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.28x = 811.44 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.28x = 204,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,742.54/541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.26

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