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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 813.36 and 311.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 813.36 and 311.21 is: 466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 813.36 = 311.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/813.36 = 311.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 813.36 × 311.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 253,125.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,125.77/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.51

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