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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.34, 811.70 and 216.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.34, 811.70 and 216.53 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.34 : 811.70 = 216.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.34/811.70 = 216.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.34x = 811.70 × 216.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.34x = 175,757.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,757.40/541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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