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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.05, 812.54 and 344.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.05, 812.54 and 344.49 is: 516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.05 : 812.54 = 344.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.05/812.54 = 344.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.05x = 812.54 × 344.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.05x = 279,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,912.77/542.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.40

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