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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 814.32 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 814.32 and 397.44 is: 596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 814.32 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/814.32 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 814.32 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 323,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,643.34/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.95

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