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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.01, 812.20 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.01, 812.20 and 325.35 is: 487.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.01 : 812.20 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.01/812.20 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.01x = 812.20 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.01x = 264,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,249.27/542.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.54

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