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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 812.43 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 812.43 and 380.16 is: 569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 812.43 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/812.43 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 812.43 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 308,853.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,853.39/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.67

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