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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.57, 812.94 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.57, 812.94 and 427.76 is: 640.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.57 : 812.94 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.57/812.94 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.57x = 812.94 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.57x = 347,743.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,743.21/542.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.92

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