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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.88, 814.32 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.88, 814.32 and 300.96 is: 451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.88 : 814.32 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.88/814.32 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.88x = 814.32 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.88x = 245,077.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,077.75/542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.44

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