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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.23, 813.36 and 249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.23, 813.36 and 249.73 is: 374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.23 : 813.36 = 249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.23/813.36 = 249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.23x = 813.36 × 249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.23x = 203,120.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,120.39/542.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.60

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