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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.59, 814.29 and 337.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.59, 814.29 and 337.45 is: 506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.59 : 814.29 = 337.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.59/814.29 = 337.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.59x = 814.29 × 337.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.59x = 274,782.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,782.16/542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.43

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