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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.52, 813.19 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.52, 813.19 and 268.02 is: 401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.52 : 813.19 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.52/813.19 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.52x = 813.19 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.52x = 217,946.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,946.45/542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.73

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