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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.32, 813.54 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.32, 813.54 and 298.72 is: 448.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.32 : 813.54 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.32/813.54 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.32x = 813.54 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.32x = 243,020.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,020.67/542.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.11

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