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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.04, 813.16 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.04, 813.16 and 217.76 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.04 : 813.16 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.04/813.16 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.04x = 813.16 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.04x = 177,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,073.72/542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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