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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.18, 813.32 and 249.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.18, 813.32 and 249.77 is: 374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.18 : 813.32 = 249.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.18/813.32 = 249.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.18x = 813.32 × 249.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.18x = 203,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,142.94/542.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.68

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