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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.75, 814.53 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.75, 814.53 and 299.03 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.75 : 814.53 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.75/814.53 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.75x = 814.53 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.75x = 243,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,568.91/542.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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