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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.34, 814.68 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.34, 814.68 and 326.04 is: 489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.34 : 814.68 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.34/814.68 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.34x = 814.68 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.34x = 265,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,618.27/542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.76

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