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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.79, 813.58 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.79, 813.58 and 269.08 is: 403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.79 : 813.58 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.79/813.58 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.79x = 813.58 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.79x = 218,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,917.43/542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.32

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