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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.28, 812.01 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.28, 812.01 and 216.60 is: 324.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.28 : 812.01 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.28/812.01 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.28x = 812.01 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.28x = 175,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,881.37/541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.94

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