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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.78, 812.18 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.78, 812.18 and 281.48 is: 421.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.78 : 812.18 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.78/812.18 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.78x = 812.18 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.78x = 228,610.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,610.40/541.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.96

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