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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 812.39 and 510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 812.39 and 510.16 is: 763.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 812.39 = 510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/812.39 = 510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 812.39 × 510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 414,448.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,448.88/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.30

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