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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.83, 813.99 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.83, 813.99 and 268.82 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.83 : 813.99 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.83/813.99 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.83x = 813.99 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.83x = 218,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,812.72/542.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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