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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.79, 814.14 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.79, 814.14 and 327.69 is: 491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.79 : 814.14 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.79/814.14 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.79x = 814.14 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.79x = 266,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,785.54/542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.51

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