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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.67, 810.95 and 310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.67, 810.95 and 310.14 is: 464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.67 : 810.95 = 310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.67/810.95 = 310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.67x = 810.95 × 310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.67x = 251,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,506.48/541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.32

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