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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.51, 814.02 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.51, 814.02 and 295.90 is: 443.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.51 : 814.02 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.51/814.02 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.51x = 814.02 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.51x = 240,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,869.95/542.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.99

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