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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.94, 812.55 and 212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.94, 812.55 and 212.92 is: 319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.94 : 812.55 = 212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.94/812.55 = 212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.94x = 812.55 × 212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.94x = 173,007.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,007.59/541.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.24

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