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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.84, 814.19 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.84, 814.19 and 268.92 is: 403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.84 : 814.19 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.84/814.19 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.84x = 814.19 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.84x = 218,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,950.63/542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.35

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