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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.34, 813.15 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.34, 813.15 and 253.50 is: 380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.34 : 813.15 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.34/813.15 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.34x = 813.15 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.34x = 206,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,133.53/542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.08

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