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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.20, 812.30 and 299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.20, 812.30 and 299.02 is: 447.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.20 : 812.30 = 299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.20/812.30 = 299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.20x = 812.30 × 299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.20x = 242,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,893.95/542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.98

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