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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.54, 860.40 and 542.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.54, 860.40 and 542.42 is: 813.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.54 : 860.40 = 542.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.54/860.40 = 542.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.54x = 860.40 × 542.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.54x = 466,698.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,698.17/573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.72

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