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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.35, 811.41 and 281.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.35, 811.41 and 281.74 is: 422.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.35 : 811.41 = 281.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.35/811.41 = 281.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.35x = 811.41 × 281.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.35x = 228,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,606.65/541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.29

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