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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.82, 813.54 and 269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.82, 813.54 and 269.24 is: 403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.82 : 813.54 = 269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.82/813.54 = 269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.82x = 813.54 × 269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.82x = 219,037.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,037.51/542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.52

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