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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.26, 810.66 and 324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.26, 810.66 and 324.42 is: 485.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.26 : 810.66 = 324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.26/810.66 = 324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.26x = 810.66 × 324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.26x = 262,994.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,994.32/541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.89

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