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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.43, 813.73 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.43, 813.73 and 311.28 is: 466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.43 : 813.73 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.43/813.73 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.43x = 813.73 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.43x = 253,297.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,297.87/542.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.97

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