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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 748.70 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 748.70 and 376.80 is: 520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 748.70 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/748.70 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 748.70 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 282,110.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,110.16/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.34

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