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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.69, 812.50 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.69, 812.50 and 176.38 is: 264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.69 : 812.50 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.69/812.50 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.69x = 812.50 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.69x = 143,306.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,306.28/541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.56

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