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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.40, 812.52 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.40, 812.52 and 445.20 is: 666.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.40 : 812.52 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.40/812.52 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.40x = 812.52 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.40x = 361,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,733.90/542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.91

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