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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.52, 814.32 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.52, 814.32 and 326.52 is: 490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.52 : 814.32 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.52/814.32 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.52x = 814.32 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.52x = 265,891.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,891.77/542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.11

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