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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.02, 811.05 and 336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.02, 811.05 and 336.70 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.02 : 811.05 = 336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.02/811.05 = 336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.02x = 811.05 × 336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.02x = 273,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,080.54/542.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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