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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.89, 814.34 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.89, 814.34 and 311.74 is: 467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.89 : 814.34 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.89/814.34 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.89x = 814.34 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.89x = 253,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,862.35/542.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.61

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