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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.04, 748.06 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.04, 748.06 and 376.34 is: 519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.04 : 748.06 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.04/748.06 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.04x = 748.06 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.04x = 281,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,524.90/542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.38

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