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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.39, 812.78 and 298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.39, 812.78 and 298.99 is: 448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.39 : 812.78 = 298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.39/812.78 = 298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.39x = 812.78 × 298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.39x = 243,007.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,007.53/542.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.03

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