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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.67, 813.39 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.67, 813.39 and 253.50 is: 379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.67 : 813.39 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.67/813.39 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.67x = 813.39 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.67x = 206,194.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,194.37/542.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.96

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