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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.13, 813.16 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.13, 813.16 and 249.46 is: 374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.13 : 813.16 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.13/813.16 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.13x = 813.16 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.13x = 202,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,850.89/542.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.17

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