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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 812.16 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 812.16 and 325.08 is: 487.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 812.16 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/812.16 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 812.16 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 264,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,016.97/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.94

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