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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 811.40 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 811.40 and 368.40 is: 551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 811.40 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/811.40 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 811.40 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 298,919.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,919.76/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.35

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