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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.09, 813.16 and 217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.09, 813.16 and 217.41 is: 326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.09 : 813.16 = 217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.09/813.16 = 217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.09x = 813.16 × 217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.09x = 176,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,789.12/542.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.13

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