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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 813.24 and 298.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 813.24 and 298.55 is: 447.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 813.24 = 298.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/813.24 = 298.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 813.24 × 298.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 242,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,794.84/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.83

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