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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.91, 811.37 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.91, 811.37 and 281.36 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.91 : 811.37 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.91/811.37 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.91x = 811.37 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.91x = 228,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,281.60/541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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