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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.42, 812.01 and 369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.42, 812.01 and 369.26 is: 552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.42 : 812.01 = 369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.42/812.01 = 369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.42x = 812.01 × 369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.42x = 299,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,842.81/542.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.79

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