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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.37, 813.90 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.37, 813.90 and 299.07 is: 448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.37 : 813.90 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.37/813.90 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.37x = 813.90 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.37x = 243,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,409.00/542.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.79

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