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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.28, 813.12 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.28, 813.12 and 217.27 is: 325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.28 : 813.12 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.28/813.12 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.28x = 813.12 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.28x = 176,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,666.58/542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.78

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