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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.89, 814.88 and 388.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.89, 814.88 and 388.99 is: 583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.89 : 814.88 = 388.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.89/814.88 = 388.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.89x = 814.88 × 388.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.89x = 316,980.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,980.17/542.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.88

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