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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.11, 813.45 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.11, 813.45 and 347.22 is: 521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.11 : 813.45 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.11/813.45 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.11x = 813.45 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.11x = 282,446.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,446.11/542.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.01

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