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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.95, 813.54 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.95, 813.54 and 282.60 is: 423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.95 : 813.54 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.95/813.54 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.95x = 813.54 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.95x = 229,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,905.18/542.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.43

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