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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.30, 811.85 and 248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.30, 811.85 and 248.73 is: 373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.30 : 811.85 = 248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.30/811.85 = 248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.30x = 811.85 × 248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.30x = 201,930.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,930.21/541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.05

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