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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.06, 811.58 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.06, 811.58 and 325.60 is: 488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.06 : 811.58 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.06/811.58 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.06x = 811.58 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.06x = 264,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,250.45/541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.39

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