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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542, 812.72 and 326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542, 812.72 and 326 is: 488.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542 : 812.72 = 326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542/812.72 = 326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542x = 812.72 × 326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542x = 264,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,946.72/542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.83

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