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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.85, 813.23 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.85, 813.23 and 281.94 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.85 : 813.23 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.85/813.23 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.85x = 813.23 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.85x = 229,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,278.62/541.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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