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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.75, 814.13 and 361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.75, 814.13 and 361.31 is: 541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.75 : 814.13 = 361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.75/814.13 = 361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.75x = 814.13 × 361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.75x = 294,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,147.43/542.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.96

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