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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.35, 812.01 and 216.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.35, 812.01 and 216.49 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.35 : 812.01 = 216.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.35/812.01 = 216.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.35x = 812.01 × 216.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.35x = 175,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,792.04/541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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