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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.33, 812.43 and 297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.33, 812.43 and 297.99 is: 447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.33 : 812.43 = 297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.33/812.43 = 297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.33x = 812.43 × 297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.33x = 242,096.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,096.02/541.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.23

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