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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.34, 812.88 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.34, 812.88 and 250.02 is: 374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.34 : 812.88 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.34/812.88 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.34x = 812.88 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.34x = 203,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,236.26/542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.74

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