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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.42, 813.30 and 359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.42, 813.30 and 359.84 is: 539.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.42 : 813.30 = 359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.42/813.30 = 359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.42x = 813.30 × 359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.42x = 292,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,657.87/542.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.54

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