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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.42, 812.57 and 217.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.42, 812.57 and 217.01 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.42 : 812.57 = 217.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.42/812.57 = 217.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.42x = 812.57 × 217.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.42x = 176,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,336.76/541.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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