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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.48, 812.72 and 336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.48, 812.72 and 336.92 is: 504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.48 : 812.72 = 336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.48/812.72 = 336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.48x = 812.72 × 336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.48x = 273,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,821.62/542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.76

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