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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.66, 813.32 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.66, 813.32 and 282.51 is: 423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.66 : 813.32 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.66/813.32 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.66x = 813.32 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.66x = 229,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,770.68/542.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.42

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