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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.31, 812.12 and 379.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.31, 812.12 and 379.23 is: 567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.31 : 812.12 = 379.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.31/812.12 = 379.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.31x = 812.12 × 379.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.31x = 307,978.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,978.37/542.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.90

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