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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 812.34 and 322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 812.34 and 322.11 is: 483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 812.34 = 322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/812.34 = 322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 812.34 × 322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 261,662.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,662.84/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.59

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