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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542, 813 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542, 813 and 314 is: 471

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542 : 813 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542/813 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542x = 813 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542x = 255,282
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,282/542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471

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