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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.81, 812.71 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.81, 812.71 and 217.17 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.81 : 812.71 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.81/812.71 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.81x = 812.71 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.81x = 176,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,495.69/541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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