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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.31, 812.76 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.31, 812.76 and 394.56 is: 591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.31 : 812.76 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.31/812.76 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.31x = 812.76 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.31x = 320,682.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,682.59/542.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.33

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