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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.36, 813.54 and 420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.36, 813.54 and 420.26 is: 630.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.36 : 813.54 = 420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.36/813.54 = 420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.36x = 813.54 × 420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.36x = 341,898.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,898.32/542.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.39

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