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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.13, 813.60 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.13, 813.60 and 359.46 is: 539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.13 : 813.60 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.13/813.60 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.13x = 813.60 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.13x = 292,456.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,456.66/542.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.46

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