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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.70, 814.14 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.70, 814.14 and 254.04 is: 381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.70 : 814.14 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.70/814.14 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.70x = 814.14 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.70x = 206,824.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,824.13/542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.10

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