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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.80, 814.51 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.80, 814.51 and 254.24 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.80 : 814.51 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.80/814.51 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.80x = 814.51 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.80x = 207,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,081.02/542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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