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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.17, 812.93 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.17, 812.93 and 263.98 is: 395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.17 : 812.93 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.17/812.93 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.17x = 812.93 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.17x = 214,597.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,597.24/542.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.81

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