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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.10, 747.87 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.10, 747.87 and 367.14 is: 506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.10 : 747.87 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.10/747.87 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.10x = 747.87 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.10x = 274,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,572.99/542.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.50

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