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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.31, 812.95 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.31, 812.95 and 267.91 is: 401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.31 : 812.95 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.31/812.95 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.31x = 812.95 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.31x = 217,795.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,795.11/542.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.61

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