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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.67, 811.25 and 324.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.67, 811.25 and 324.77 is: 486.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.67 : 811.25 = 324.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.67/811.25 = 324.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.67x = 811.25 × 324.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.67x = 263,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,466.42/541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.40

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