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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.68, 813.69 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.68, 813.69 and 264.48 is: 396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.68 : 813.69 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.68/813.69 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.68x = 813.69 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.68x = 215,203.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,203.41/542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.56

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