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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.51, 812.95 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.51, 812.95 and 325.85 is: 488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.51 : 812.95 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.51/812.95 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.51x = 812.95 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.51x = 264,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,899.76/542.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.29

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