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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.40, 811.03 and 281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.40, 811.03 and 281.57 is: 421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.40 : 811.03 = 281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.40/811.03 = 281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.40x = 811.03 × 281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.40x = 228,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,361.72/541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.80

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