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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.25, 812.30 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.25, 812.30 and 267.51 is: 400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.25 : 812.30 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.25/812.30 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.25x = 812.30 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.25x = 217,297.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,297.04/542.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.73

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