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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.93, 814.10 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.93, 814.10 and 369.84 is: 554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.93 : 814.10 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.93/814.10 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.93x = 814.10 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.93x = 301,080.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,080.82/542.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.55

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