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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.20, 813.28 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.20, 813.28 and 299.20 is: 448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.20 : 813.28 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.20/813.28 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.20x = 813.28 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.20x = 243,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,333.38/542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.79

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