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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.52, 811.94 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.52, 811.94 and 379.50 is: 567.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.52 : 811.94 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.52/811.94 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.52x = 811.94 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.52x = 308,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,131.23/542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.96

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