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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.22, 813.51 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.22, 813.51 and 282.42 is: 423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.22 : 813.51 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.22/813.51 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.22x = 813.51 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.22x = 229,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,751.49/542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.72

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