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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.15, 747.99 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.15, 747.99 and 374.10 is: 516.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.15 : 747.99 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.15/747.99 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.15x = 747.99 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.15x = 279,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,823.06/542.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.14

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