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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.87, 812.34 and 311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.87, 812.34 and 311.10 is: 466.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.87 : 812.34 = 311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.87/812.34 = 311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.87x = 812.34 × 311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.87x = 252,718.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,718.97/541.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.39

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