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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.30, 813.02 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.30, 813.02 and 282.20 is: 423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.30 : 813.02 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.30/813.02 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.30x = 813.02 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.30x = 229,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,434.24/542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.08

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