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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.20, 813.90 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.20, 813.90 and 299.20 is: 449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.20 : 813.90 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.20/813.90 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.20x = 813.90 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.20x = 243,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,518.88/542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.13

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