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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.55, 813.28 and 213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.55, 813.28 and 213.04 is: 319.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.55 : 813.28 = 213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.55/813.28 = 213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.55x = 813.28 × 213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.55x = 173,257.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,257.10/542.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.34

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