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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.10, 748.08 and 395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.10, 748.08 and 395.40 is: 545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.10 : 748.08 = 395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.10/748.08 = 395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.10x = 748.08 × 395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.10x = 295,790.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,790.83/542.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.64

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