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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.03, 813.05 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.03, 813.05 and 281.94 is: 422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.03 : 813.05 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.03/813.05 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.03x = 813.05 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.03x = 229,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,229.91/542.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.91

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