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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.13, 814.65 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.13, 814.65 and 295.52 is: 444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.13 : 814.65 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.13/814.65 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.13x = 814.65 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.13x = 240,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,745.37/542.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.07

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