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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.49, 811.76 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.49, 811.76 and 325.22 is: 487.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.49 : 811.76 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.49/811.76 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.49x = 811.76 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.49x = 263,994.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,994.90/541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.54

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