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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.47, 811.52 and 294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.47, 811.52 and 294.67 is: 441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.47 : 811.52 = 294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.47/811.52 = 294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.47x = 811.52 × 294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.47x = 239,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,130.60/541.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.63

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