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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.69, 814.13 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.69, 814.13 and 254.13 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.69 : 814.13 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.69/814.13 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.69x = 814.13 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.69x = 206,894.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,894.86/542.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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