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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.06, 812.80 and 267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.06, 812.80 and 267.82 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.06 : 812.80 = 267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.06/812.80 = 267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.06x = 812.80 × 267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.06x = 217,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,684.10/542.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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