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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.28, 812.95 and 322.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.28, 812.95 and 322.37 is: 483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.28 : 812.95 = 322.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.28/812.95 = 322.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.28x = 812.95 × 322.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.28x = 262,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,070.69/542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.28

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