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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.35, 811.87 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.35, 811.87 and 298.14 is: 446.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.35 : 811.87 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.35/811.87 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.35x = 811.87 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.35x = 242,045.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,045.37/542.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.29

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