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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.53, 814.06 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.53, 814.06 and 337.04 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.53 : 814.06 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.53/814.06 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.53x = 814.06 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.53x = 274,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,370.78/542.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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