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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 814.47 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 814.47 and 268.74 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 814.47 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/814.47 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 814.47 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 218,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,876.60/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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