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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.96, 815.20 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.96, 815.20 and 361.52 is: 542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.96 : 815.20 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.96/815.20 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.96x = 815.20 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.96x = 294,711.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,711.10/542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.79

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