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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.08, 813.16 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.08, 813.16 and 249.28 is: 373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.08 : 813.16 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.08/813.16 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.08x = 813.16 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.08x = 202,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,704.52/542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.94

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