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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.31, 811.87 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.31, 811.87 and 176.01 is: 263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.31 : 811.87 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.31/811.87 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.31x = 811.87 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.31x = 142,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,896.36/541.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.98

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