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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.08, 813 and 213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.08, 813 and 213.04 is: 319.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.08 : 813 = 213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.08/813 = 213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.08x = 813 × 213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.08x = 173,201.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,201.52/542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.51

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