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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.40, 814.08 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.40, 814.08 and 299.20 is: 449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.40 : 814.08 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.40/814.08 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.40x = 814.08 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.40x = 243,572.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,572.74/542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.06

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