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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.22, 813.33 and 439.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.22, 813.33 and 439.35 is: 659.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.22 : 813.33 = 439.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.22/813.33 = 439.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.22x = 813.33 × 439.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.22x = 357,336.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,336.54/542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.03

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