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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 813.50 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 813.50 and 246 is: 368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 813.50 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/813.50 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 813.50 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 200,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,121/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.82

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