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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.57, 812.38 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.57, 812.38 and 176.39 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.57 : 812.38 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.57/812.38 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.57x = 812.38 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.57x = 143,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,291.65/541.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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