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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.82, 811.99 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.82, 811.99 and 248.61 is: 372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.82 : 811.99 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.82/811.99 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.82x = 811.99 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.82x = 201,868.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,868.83/541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.58

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