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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.89, 812.32 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.89, 812.32 and 217.28 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.89 : 812.32 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.89/812.32 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.89x = 812.32 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.89x = 176,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,496.83/541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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