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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.03, 812.48 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.03, 812.48 and 217.13 is: 325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.03 : 812.48 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.03/812.48 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.03x = 812.48 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.03x = 176,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,408.63/542.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.46

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