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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.76, 814.55 and 282.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.76, 814.55 and 282.82 is: 424.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.76 : 814.55 = 282.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.76/814.55 = 282.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.76x = 814.55 × 282.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.76x = 230,371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,371.70/542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.45

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