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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.74, 814.92 and 381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.74, 814.92 and 381.46 is: 572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.74 : 814.92 = 381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.74/814.92 = 381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.74x = 814.92 × 381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.74x = 310,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,859.38/542.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.76

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