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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.25, 813.78 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.25, 813.78 and 298.53 is: 448.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.25 : 813.78 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.25/813.78 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.25x = 813.78 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.25x = 242,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,937.74/542.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.02

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