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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.48, 812.48 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.48, 812.48 and 281.43 is: 422.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.48 : 812.48 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.48/812.48 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.48x = 812.48 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.48x = 228,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,654.84/541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.28

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