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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.30, 813.60 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.30, 813.60 and 249.89 is: 374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.30 : 813.60 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.30/813.60 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.30x = 813.60 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.30x = 203,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,307.85/542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.90

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