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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.22, 811.70 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.22, 811.70 and 349.44 is: 523.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.22 : 811.70 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.22/811.70 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.22x = 811.70 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.22x = 283,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,640.45/542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.11

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