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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.76, 813.90 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.76, 813.90 and 268.77 is: 403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.76 : 813.90 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.76/813.90 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.76x = 813.90 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.76x = 218,751.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,751.90/542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.04

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