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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.88, 814.86 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.88, 814.86 and 369.56 is: 554.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.88 : 814.86 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.88/814.86 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.88x = 814.86 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.88x = 301,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,139.66/542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.71

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