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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.26, 811.34 and 323.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.26, 811.34 and 323.00 is: 483.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.26 : 811.34 = 323.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.26/811.34 = 323.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.26x = 811.34 × 323.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.26x = 262,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,065.66/542.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.29

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