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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.34, 811.89 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.34, 811.89 and 248.76 is: 373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.34 : 811.89 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.34/811.89 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.34x = 811.89 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.34x = 201,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,962.32/541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.08

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