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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.34, 812.36 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.34, 812.36 and 298.04 is: 447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.34 : 812.36 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.34/812.36 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.34x = 812.36 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.34x = 242,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,115.77/541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.25

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