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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.74, 812.64 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.74, 812.64 and 217.07 is: 325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.74 : 812.64 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.74/812.64 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.74x = 812.64 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.74x = 176,396.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,396.52/541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.61

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