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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.86, 812.46 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.86, 812.46 and 336.72 is: 503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.86 : 812.46 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.86/812.46 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.86x = 812.46 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.86x = 273,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,571.53/542.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.94

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