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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.36, 811.98 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.36, 811.98 and 347.58 is: 520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.36 : 811.98 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.36/811.98 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.36x = 811.98 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.36x = 282,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,232.25/542.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.37

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