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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.59, 814.16 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.59, 814.16 and 337.66 is: 506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.59 : 814.16 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.59/814.16 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.59x = 814.16 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.59x = 274,909.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,909.27/542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.66

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