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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.56, 813.84 and 433.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.56, 813.84 and 433.84 is: 650.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.56 : 813.84 = 433.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.56/813.84 = 433.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.56x = 813.84 × 433.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.56x = 353,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,076.35/542.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.76

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