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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.96, 813.49 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.96, 813.49 and 326.06 is: 488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.96 : 813.49 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.96/813.49 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.96x = 813.49 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.96x = 265,241.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,241.67/542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.52

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