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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.36, 812.84 and 249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.36, 812.84 and 249.88 is: 374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.36 : 812.84 = 249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.36/812.84 = 249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.36x = 812.84 × 249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.36x = 203,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,112.46/542.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.50

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