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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.70, 813.36 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.70, 813.36 and 253.50 is: 379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.70 : 813.36 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.70/813.36 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.70x = 813.36 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.70x = 206,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,186.76/542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.93

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