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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.34, 813.25 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.34, 813.25 and 249.76 is: 374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.34 : 813.25 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.34/813.25 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.34x = 813.25 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.34x = 203,117.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,117.32/542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.52

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