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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.79, 814.28 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.79, 814.28 and 295.98 is: 444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.79 : 814.28 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.79/814.28 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.79x = 814.28 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.79x = 241,009.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,009.11/542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.02

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