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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.04, 812.91 and 310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.04, 812.91 and 310.89 is: 466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.04 : 812.91 = 310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.04/812.91 = 310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.04x = 812.91 × 310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.04x = 252,724.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,724.36/542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.25

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