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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.62, 811.08 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.62, 811.08 and 281.16 is: 421.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.62 : 811.08 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.62/811.08 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.62x = 811.08 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.62x = 228,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,043.25/541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.04

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