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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.67, 811.99 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.67, 811.99 and 322.35 is: 483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.67 : 811.99 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.67/811.99 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.67x = 811.99 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.67x = 261,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,742.30/541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.22

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