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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.12, 813.44 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.12, 813.44 and 347.09 is: 520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.12 : 813.44 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.12/813.44 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.12x = 813.44 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.12x = 282,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,333.69/542.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.80

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