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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.56, 813.08 and 420.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.56, 813.08 and 420.24 is: 629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.56 : 813.08 = 420.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.56/813.08 = 420.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.56x = 813.08 × 420.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.56x = 341,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,688.74/542.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.77

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