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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.07, 813.07 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.07, 813.07 and 310.23 is: 465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.07 : 813.07 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.07/813.07 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.07x = 813.07 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.07x = 252,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,238.71/542.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.32

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