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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.81, 812.72 and 298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.81, 812.72 and 298.21 is: 447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.81 : 812.72 = 298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.81/812.72 = 298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.81x = 812.72 × 298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.81x = 242,361.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,361.23/541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.32

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