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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.48, 813.18 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.48, 813.18 and 254.12 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.48 : 813.18 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.48/813.18 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.48x = 813.18 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.48x = 206,645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,645.30/542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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