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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.24, 812.40 and 522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.24, 812.40 and 522.24 is: 782.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.24 : 812.40 = 522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.24/812.40 = 522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.24x = 812.40 × 522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.24x = 424,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,267.78/542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.44

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