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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.82, 812.85 and 378.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.82, 812.85 and 378.08 is: 566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.82 : 812.85 = 378.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.82/812.85 = 378.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.82x = 812.85 × 378.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.82x = 307,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,322.33/542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.16

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