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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.05, 748.03 and 293.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.05, 748.03 and 293.37 is: 404.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.05 : 748.03 = 293.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.05/748.03 = 293.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.05x = 748.03 × 293.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.05x = 219,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,449.40/542.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.85

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