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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.07, 748.40 and 411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.07, 748.40 and 411.66 is: 568.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.07 : 748.40 = 411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.07/748.40 = 411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.07x = 748.40 × 411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.07x = 308,084.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,084.29/542.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.35

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