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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.96, 812.90 and 359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.96, 812.90 and 359.99 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.96 : 812.90 = 359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.96/812.90 = 359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.96x = 812.90 × 359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.96x = 292,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,630.01/542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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