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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.28, 812.46 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.28, 812.46 and 267.96 is: 401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.28 : 812.46 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.28/812.46 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.28x = 812.46 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.28x = 217,706.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,706.78/542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.47

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