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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.66, 812.07 and 398.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.66, 812.07 and 398.02 is: 595.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.66 : 812.07 = 398.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.66/812.07 = 398.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.66x = 812.07 × 398.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.66x = 323,220.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,220.10/542.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.62

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