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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.51, 812.87 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.51, 812.87 and 217.11 is: 325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.51 : 812.87 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.51/812.87 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.51x = 812.87 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.51x = 176,482.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,482.21/541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.91

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