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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.00, 812.31 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.00, 812.31 and 268.01 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.00 : 812.31 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.00/812.31 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.00x = 812.31 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.00x = 217,711.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,711.26/542.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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