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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.91, 814.50 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.91, 814.50 and 213.87 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.91 : 814.50 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.91/814.50 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.91x = 814.50 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.91x = 174,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,197.12/542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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