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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.63, 812.92 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.63, 812.92 and 268.40 is: 402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.63 : 812.92 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.63/812.92 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.63x = 812.92 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.63x = 218,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,187.73/542.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.09

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