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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.93, 813.76 and 269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.93, 813.76 and 269.19 is: 403.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.93 : 813.76 = 269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.93/813.76 = 269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.93x = 813.76 × 269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.93x = 219,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,055.38/542.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.47

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