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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.89, 814.34 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.89, 814.34 and 381.30 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.89 : 814.34 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.89/814.34 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.89x = 814.34 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.89x = 310,505.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,505.81/542.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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