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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.80, 812.76 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.80, 812.76 and 282.34 is: 422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.80 : 812.76 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.80/812.76 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.80x = 812.76 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.80x = 229,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,474.66/542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.76

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