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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.20, 813.30 and 249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.20, 813.30 and 249.70 is: 374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.20 : 813.30 = 249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.20/813.30 = 249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.20x = 813.30 × 249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.20x = 203,081.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,081.01/542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.55

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