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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.65, 812.49 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.65, 812.49 and 217.02 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.65 : 812.49 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.65/812.49 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.65x = 812.49 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.65x = 176,326.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,326.58/541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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