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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 811.22 and 297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 811.22 and 297.95 is: 446.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 811.22 = 297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/811.22 = 297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 811.22 × 297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 241,697.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,697.45/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.14

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