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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.02, 811.04 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.02, 811.04 and 216.62 is: 324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.02 : 811.04 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.02/811.04 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.02x = 811.04 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.02x = 175,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,682.35/541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.72

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