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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.04, 812.58 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.04, 812.58 and 217.34 is: 325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.04 : 812.58 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.04/812.58 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.04x = 812.58 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.04x = 176,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,606.14/542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.82

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