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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.40, 814.40 and 380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.40, 814.40 and 380.80 is: 571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.40 : 814.40 = 380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.40/814.40 = 380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.40x = 814.40 × 380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.40x = 310,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,123.52/542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.76

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