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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.42, 812.90 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.42, 812.90 and 295.32 is: 442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.42 : 812.90 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.42/812.90 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.42x = 812.90 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.42x = 240,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,064.15/542.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.58

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