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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.08, 813.26 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.08, 813.26 and 217.27 is: 325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.08 : 813.26 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.08/813.26 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.08x = 813.26 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.08x = 176,697.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,697.00/542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.96

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