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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.86, 812.91 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.86, 812.91 and 217.26 is: 325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.86 : 812.91 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.86/812.91 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.86x = 812.91 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.86x = 176,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,612.83/541.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.94

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