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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.82, 812.10 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.82, 812.10 and 297.92 is: 446.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.82 : 812.10 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.82/812.10 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.82x = 812.10 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.82x = 241,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,940.83/541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.53

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