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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.18, 813.26 and 347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.18, 813.26 and 347.27 is: 520.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.18 : 813.26 = 347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.18/813.26 = 347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.18x = 813.26 × 347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.18x = 282,419.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,419.06/542.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.90

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