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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.92, 812.76 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.92, 812.76 and 369.76 is: 553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.92 : 812.76 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.92/812.76 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.92x = 812.76 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.92x = 300,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,526.14/542.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.54

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