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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.79, 814.15 and 377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.79, 814.15 and 377.78 is: 566.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.79 : 814.15 = 377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.79/814.15 = 377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.79x = 814.15 × 377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.79x = 307,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,570.90/542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.65

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