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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.90, 814.43 and 268.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.90, 814.43 and 268.99 is: 403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.90 : 814.43 = 268.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.90/814.43 = 268.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.90x = 814.43 × 268.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.90x = 219,072.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,072.16/542.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.52

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