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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.34, 815.06 and 268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.34, 815.06 and 268.63 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.34 : 815.06 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.34/815.06 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.34x = 815.06 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.34x = 218,948.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,948.20/542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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