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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.47, 810.56 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.47, 810.56 and 297.26 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.47 : 810.56 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.47/810.56 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.47x = 810.56 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.47x = 240,941.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,941.53/541.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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