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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.46, 814.14 and 337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.46, 814.14 and 337.29 is: 506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.46 : 814.14 = 337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.46/814.14 = 337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.46x = 814.14 × 337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.46x = 274,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,601.28/542.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.21

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