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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.37, 812.49 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.37, 812.49 and 359.22 is: 538.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.37 : 812.49 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.37/812.49 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.37x = 812.49 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.37x = 291,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,862.66/542.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.12

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