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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.04, 813.24 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.04, 813.24 and 268.14 is: 402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.04 : 813.24 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.04/813.24 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.04x = 813.24 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.04x = 218,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,062.17/542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.30

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