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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.32, 813.40 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.32, 813.40 and 325.38 is: 488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.32 : 813.40 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.32/813.40 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.32x = 813.40 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.32x = 264,664.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,664.09/542.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.02

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