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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.12, 813.90 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.12, 813.90 and 326.12 is: 489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.12 : 813.90 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.12/813.90 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.12x = 813.90 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.12x = 265,429.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,429.07/542.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.61

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