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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.99, 812.58 and 281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.99, 812.58 and 281.64 is: 422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.99 : 812.58 = 281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.99/812.58 = 281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.99x = 812.58 × 281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.99x = 228,855.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,855.03/541.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.25

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