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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.94, 812.36 and 322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.94, 812.36 and 322.75 is: 482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.94 : 812.36 = 322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.94/812.36 = 322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.94x = 812.36 × 322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.94x = 262,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,191.01/542.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.91

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