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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.15, 811.68 and 324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.15, 811.68 and 324.57 is: 486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.15 : 811.68 = 324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.15/811.68 = 324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.15x = 811.68 × 324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.15x = 263,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,446.98/541.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.83

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