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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.53, 813.92 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.53, 813.92 and 213.50 is: 320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.53 : 813.92 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.53/813.92 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.53x = 813.92 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.53x = 173,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,771.92/542.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.30

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