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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.78, 812.94 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.78, 812.94 and 325.90 is: 488.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.78 : 812.94 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.78/812.94 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.78x = 812.94 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.78x = 264,937.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,937.15/542.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.11

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