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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.52, 812.64 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.52, 812.64 and 267.80 is: 401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.52 : 812.64 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.52/812.64 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.52x = 812.64 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.52x = 217,624.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,624.99/542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.14

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