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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.72, 813.60 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.72, 813.60 and 322.80 is: 483.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.72 : 813.60 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.72/813.60 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.72x = 813.60 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.72x = 262,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,630.08/542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.91

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