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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 812.98 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 812.98 and 249.57 is: 374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 812.98 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/812.98 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 812.98 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 202,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,895.42/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.24

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