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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.69, 813.33 and 347.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.69, 813.33 and 347.61 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.69 : 813.33 = 347.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.69/813.33 = 347.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.69x = 813.33 × 347.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.69x = 282,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,719.90/542.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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