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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.13, 811.38 and 310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.13, 811.38 and 310.38 is: 464.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.13 : 811.38 = 310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.13/811.38 = 310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.13x = 811.38 × 310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.13x = 251,836.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,836.12/542.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.53

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