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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.76, 814.16 and 399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.76, 814.16 and 399.36 is: 599.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.76 : 814.16 = 399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.76/814.16 = 399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.76x = 814.16 × 399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.76x = 325,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,142.94/542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.05

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