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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.58, 814.17 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.58, 814.17 and 359.94 is: 540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.58 : 814.17 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.58/814.17 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.58x = 814.17 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.58x = 293,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,052.35/542.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.11

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