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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.29, 811.84 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.29, 811.84 and 336.20 is: 503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.29 : 811.84 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.29/811.84 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.29x = 811.84 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.29x = 272,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,934.87/542.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.30

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