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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.23, 813.54 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.23, 813.54 and 253.46 is: 380.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.23 : 813.54 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.23/813.54 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.23x = 813.54 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.23x = 206,199.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,199.85/542.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.28

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