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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.20, 814.02 and 369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.20, 814.02 and 369.40 is: 554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.20 : 814.02 = 369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.20/814.02 = 369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.20x = 814.02 × 369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.20x = 300,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,698.99/542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.59

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