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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 814.02 and 311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 814.02 and 311.60 is: 467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 814.02 = 311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/814.02 = 311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 814.02 × 311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 253,648.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,648.63/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.47

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