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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.80, 813.90 and 269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.80, 813.90 and 269.27 is: 403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.80 : 813.90 = 269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.80/813.90 = 269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.80x = 813.90 × 269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.80x = 219,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,161.91/542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.76

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