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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.46, 812.61 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.46, 812.61 and 349.50 is: 523.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.46 : 812.61 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.46/812.61 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.46x = 812.61 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.46x = 284,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,007.20/542.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.55

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