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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.46, 812.28 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.46, 812.28 and 359.28 is: 537.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.46 : 812.28 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.46/812.28 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.46x = 812.28 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.46x = 291,835.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,835.96/542.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.99

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