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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.14, 810.06 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.14, 810.06 and 325.14 is: 486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.14 : 810.06 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.14/810.06 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.14x = 810.06 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.14x = 263,382.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,382.91/541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.72

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