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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.01, 813.53 and 335.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.01, 813.53 and 335.95 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.01 : 813.53 = 335.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.01/813.53 = 335.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.01x = 813.53 × 335.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.01x = 273,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,305.40/542.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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