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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.30, 811.91 and 281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.30, 811.91 and 281.18 is: 421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.30 : 811.91 = 281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.30/811.91 = 281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.30x = 811.91 × 281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.30x = 228,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,292.85/541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.75

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