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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.30, 812.13 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.30, 812.13 and 268.01 is: 401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.30 : 812.13 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.30/812.13 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.30x = 812.13 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.30x = 217,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,656.94/542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.36

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