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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.48, 813.37 and 357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.48, 813.37 and 357.16 is: 535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.48 : 813.37 = 357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.48/813.37 = 357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.48x = 813.37 × 357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.48x = 290,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,503.88/542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.51

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