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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.12, 748.32 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.12, 748.32 and 367.68 is: 507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.12 : 748.32 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.12/748.32 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.12x = 748.32 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.12x = 275,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,142.30/542.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.53

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