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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.08, 812.58 and 298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.08, 812.58 and 298.36 is: 447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.08 : 812.58 = 298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.08/812.58 = 298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.08x = 812.58 × 298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.08x = 242,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,441.37/542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.24

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