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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 812.20 and 404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 812.20 and 404.40 is: 605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 812.20 = 404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/812.20 = 404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 812.20 × 404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 328,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,453.68/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.82

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