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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.93, 814.15 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.93, 814.15 and 369.64 is: 554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.93 : 814.15 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.93/814.15 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.93x = 814.15 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.93x = 300,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,943.89/542.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.30

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