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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.72, 814.13 and 327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.72, 814.13 and 327.67 is: 491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.72 : 814.13 = 327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.72/814.13 = 327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.72x = 814.13 × 327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.72x = 266,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,765.98/542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.54

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