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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.81, 813.93 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.81, 813.93 and 325.54 is: 489.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.81 : 813.93 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.81/813.93 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.81x = 813.93 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.81x = 264,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,966.77/541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.04

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