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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.48, 812.34 and 395.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.48, 812.34 and 395.63 is: 592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.48 : 812.34 = 395.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.48/812.34 = 395.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.48x = 812.34 × 395.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.48x = 321,386.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,386.07/542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.44

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