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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.53, 811.51 and 294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.53, 811.51 and 294.53 is: 441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.53 : 811.51 = 294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.53/811.51 = 294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.53x = 811.51 × 294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.53x = 239,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,009.25/541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.36

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