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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.01, 748.53 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.01, 748.53 and 376.86 is: 520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.01 : 748.53 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.01/748.53 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.01x = 748.53 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.01x = 282,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,091.02/542.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.45

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