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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.26, 813.39 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.26, 813.39 and 350.02 is: 525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.26 : 813.39 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.26/813.39 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.26x = 813.39 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.26x = 284,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,702.77/542.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.03

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