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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.52, 813.15 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.52, 813.15 and 265.01 is: 397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.52 : 813.15 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.52/813.15 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.52x = 813.15 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.52x = 215,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,492.88/542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.21

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