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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.04, 813.46 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.04, 813.46 and 349.64 is: 524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.04 : 813.46 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.04/813.46 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.04x = 813.46 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.04x = 284,418.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,418.15/542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.72

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