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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.35, 812.16 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.35, 812.16 and 326.34 is: 489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.35 : 812.16 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.35/812.16 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.35x = 812.16 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.35x = 265,040.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,040.29/541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.59

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