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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.08, 813.20 and 268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.08, 813.20 and 268.48 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.08 : 813.20 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.08/813.20 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.08x = 813.20 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.08x = 218,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,327.94/542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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