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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.50, 813.36 and 368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.50, 813.36 and 368.74 is: 552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.50 : 813.36 = 368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.50/813.36 = 368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.50x = 813.36 × 368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.50x = 299,918.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,918.37/542.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.84

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