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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.11, 748.36 and 318.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.11, 748.36 and 318.01 is: 439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.11 : 748.36 = 318.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.11/748.36 = 318.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.11x = 748.36 × 318.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.11x = 237,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,985.96/542.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.00

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