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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.54, 539.01 and 342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.54, 539.01 and 342.53 is: 513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.54 : 539.01 = 342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.54/539.01 = 342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.54x = 539.01 × 342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.54x = 184,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,625.38/359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.50

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