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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.98, 814.44 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.98, 814.44 and 396.88 is: 595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.98 : 814.44 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.98/814.44 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.98x = 814.44 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.98x = 323,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,234.95/542.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.30

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