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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.04, 811.56 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.04, 811.56 and 359.04 is: 537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.04 : 811.56 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.04/811.56 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.04x = 811.56 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.04x = 291,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,382.50/542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.57

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