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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.77, 811.53 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.77, 811.53 and 325.23 is: 487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.77 : 811.53 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.77/811.53 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.77x = 811.53 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.77x = 263,933.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,933.90/541.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.17

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