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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 748.19 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 748.19 and 293.49 is: 405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 748.19 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/748.19 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 748.19 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 219,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,581.81/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.01

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