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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.73, 812.67 and 281.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.73, 812.67 and 281.01 is: 421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.73 : 812.67 = 281.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.73/812.67 = 281.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.73x = 812.67 × 281.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.73x = 228,370.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,370.39/541.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.56

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