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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.04, 811.68 and 216.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.04, 811.68 and 216.74 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.04 : 811.68 = 216.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.04/811.68 = 216.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.04x = 811.68 × 216.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.04x = 175,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,923.52/541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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