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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.34, 812.79 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.34, 812.79 and 253.26 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.34 : 812.79 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.34/812.79 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.34x = 812.79 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.34x = 205,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,847.20/542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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