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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.66, 812.44 and 325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.66, 812.44 and 325.06 is: 487.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.66 : 812.44 = 325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.66/812.44 = 325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.66x = 812.44 × 325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.66x = 264,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,091.75/541.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.56

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