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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.19, 813.33 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.19, 813.33 and 394.62 is: 591.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.19 : 813.33 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.19/813.33 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.19x = 813.33 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.19x = 320,956.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,956.28/542.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.96

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