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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542, 812.83 and 360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542, 812.83 and 360.36 is: 540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542 : 812.83 = 360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542/812.83 = 360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542x = 812.83 × 360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542x = 292,911.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,911.42/542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.43

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