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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 814.77 and 527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 814.77 and 527.22 is: 792.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 814.77 = 527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/814.77 = 527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 814.77 × 527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 429,563.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,563.04/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.32

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