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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 812.28 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 812.28 and 176.22 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 812.28 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/812.28 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 812.28 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 143,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,139.98/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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