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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.83, 811.80 and 324.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.83, 811.80 and 324.93 is: 486.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.83 : 811.80 = 324.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.83/811.80 = 324.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.83x = 811.80 × 324.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.83x = 263,778.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,778.17/541.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.83

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