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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.04, 748.30 and 365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.04, 748.30 and 365.93 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.04 : 748.30 = 365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.04/748.30 = 365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.04x = 748.30 × 365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.04x = 273,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,825.42/542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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