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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.21, 811.76 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.21, 811.76 and 359.24 is: 537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.21 : 811.76 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.21/811.76 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.21x = 811.76 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.21x = 291,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,610.81/542.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.82

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