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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.12, 813.50 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.12, 813.50 and 268.24 is: 402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.12 : 813.50 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.12/813.50 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.12x = 813.50 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.12x = 218,213.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,213.24/542.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.52

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