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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.82, 814.16 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.82, 814.16 and 325.88 is: 488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.82 : 814.16 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.82/814.16 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.82x = 814.16 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.82x = 265,312.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,312.76/542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.77

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