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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.88, 813.06 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.88, 813.06 and 253.28 is: 380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.88 : 813.06 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.88/813.06 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.88x = 813.06 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.88x = 205,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,931.84/541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.03

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