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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.03, 748.03 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.03, 748.03 and 302.79 is: 417.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.03 : 748.03 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.03/748.03 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.03x = 748.03 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.03x = 226,496.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,496.00/542.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.87

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