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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.48, 813.66 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.48, 813.66 and 268.76 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.48 : 813.66 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.48/813.66 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.48x = 813.66 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.48x = 218,675.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,675.19/542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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