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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.94, 811.62 and 281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.94, 811.62 and 281.24 is: 421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.94 : 811.62 = 281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.94/811.62 = 281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.94x = 811.62 × 281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.94x = 228,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,260.01/541.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.19

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