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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.78, 813.48 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.78, 813.48 and 299 is: 448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.78 : 813.48 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.78/813.48 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.78x = 813.48 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.78x = 243,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,230.52/542.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.12

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