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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.99, 813.30 and 253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.99, 813.30 and 253.45 is: 380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.99 : 813.30 = 253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.99/813.30 = 253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.99x = 813.30 × 253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.99x = 206,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,130.89/541.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.32

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