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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.76, 813.76 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.76, 813.76 and 369.44 is: 553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.76 : 813.76 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.76/813.76 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.76x = 813.76 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.76x = 300,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,635.49/542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.90

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