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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.53, 812.17 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.53, 812.17 and 349.75 is: 523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.53 : 812.17 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.53/812.17 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.53x = 812.17 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.53x = 284,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,054.86/542.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.58

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