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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.64, 812.74 and 217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.64, 812.74 and 217.24 is: 325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.64 : 812.74 = 217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.64/812.74 = 217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.64x = 812.74 × 217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.64x = 176,559.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,559.64/541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.97

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