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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.40, 812.44 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.40, 812.44 and 216.76 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.40 : 812.44 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.40/812.44 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.40x = 812.44 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.40x = 176,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,104.49/541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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