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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.07, 812.97 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.07, 812.97 and 268.34 is: 402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.07 : 812.97 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.07/812.97 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.07x = 812.97 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.07x = 218,148.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,148.30/542.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.44

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