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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.74, 814.11 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.74, 814.11 and 217.90 is: 326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.74 : 814.11 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.74/814.11 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.74x = 814.11 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.74x = 177,394.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,394.57/542.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.85

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