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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.72, 814.08 and 510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.72, 814.08 and 510.08 is: 765.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.72 : 814.08 = 510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.72/814.08 = 510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.72x = 814.08 × 510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.72x = 415,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,245.93/542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.12

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