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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.12, 748.13 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.12, 748.13 and 293.45 is: 404.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.12 : 748.13 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.12/748.13 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.12x = 748.13 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.12x = 219,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,533.54/542.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.95

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