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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.39, 812.22 and 310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.39, 812.22 and 310.54 is: 465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.39 : 812.22 = 310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.39/812.22 = 310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.39x = 812.22 × 310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.39x = 252,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,226.80/541.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.89

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