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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 814.38 and 311.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 814.38 and 311.11 is: 466.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 814.38 = 311.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/814.38 = 311.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 814.38 × 311.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 253,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,361.76/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.62

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