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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.84, 813.83 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.84, 813.83 and 337.50 is: 505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.84 : 813.83 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.84/813.83 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.84x = 813.83 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.84x = 274,665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,665.94/542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.98

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