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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.40, 812.34 and 217.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.40, 812.34 and 217.01 is: 325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.40 : 812.34 = 217.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.40/812.34 = 217.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.40x = 812.34 × 217.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.40x = 176,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,285.90/541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.61

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