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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.30, 811.62 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.30, 811.62 and 497.34 is: 744.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.30 : 811.62 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.30/811.62 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.30x = 811.62 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.30x = 403,651.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,651.09/542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.34

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