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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.44, 813.16 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.44, 813.16 and 254.08 is: 380.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.44 : 813.16 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.44/813.16 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.44x = 813.16 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.44x = 206,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,607.69/542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.89

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