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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.74, 812.84 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.74, 812.84 and 281.80 is: 422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.74 : 812.84 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.74/812.84 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.74x = 812.84 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.74x = 229,060.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,060.21/541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.82

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