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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.49, 810.45 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.49, 810.45 and 294.32 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.49 : 810.45 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.49/810.45 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.49x = 810.45 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.49x = 238,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,527.59/541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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