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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.32, 814.23 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.32, 814.23 and 299.03 is: 448.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.32 : 814.23 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.32/814.23 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.32x = 814.23 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.32x = 243,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,475.13/542.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.95

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