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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.62, 811.08 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.62, 811.08 and 325.35 is: 487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.62 : 811.08 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.62/811.08 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.62x = 811.08 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.62x = 263,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,884.88/541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.21

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