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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 747.90 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 747.90 and 367.56 is: 507.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 747.90 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/747.90 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 747.90 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 274,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,898.12/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.04

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