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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.49, 813.18 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.49, 813.18 and 298.50 is: 447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.49 : 813.18 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.49/813.18 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.49x = 813.18 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.49x = 242,734.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,734.23/542.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.44

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