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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.68, 814 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.68, 814 and 368.92 is: 553.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.68 : 814 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.68/814 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.68x = 814 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.68x = 300,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,300.88/542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.37

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