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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.55, 812.52 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.55, 812.52 and 217.14 is: 325.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.55 : 812.52 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.55/812.52 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.55x = 812.52 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.55x = 176,430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,430.59/541.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.79

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