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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.91, 812.74 and 212.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.91, 812.74 and 212.86 is: 319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.91 : 812.74 = 212.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.91/812.74 = 212.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.91x = 812.74 × 212.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.91x = 172,999.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,999.84/541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.24

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