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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.88, 814.14 and 311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.88, 814.14 and 311.72 is: 467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.88 : 814.14 = 311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.88/814.14 = 311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.88x = 814.14 × 311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.88x = 253,783.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,783.72/542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.48

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