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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.69, 811.71 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.69, 811.71 and 249.03 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.69 : 811.71 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.69/811.71 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.69x = 811.71 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.69x = 202,140.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,140.14/541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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