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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.59, 812.49 and 359.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.59, 812.49 and 359.41 is: 538.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.59 : 812.49 = 359.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.59/812.49 = 359.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.59x = 812.49 × 359.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.59x = 292,017.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,017.03/542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.19

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