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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.20, 748.08 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.20, 748.08 and 367.60 is: 507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.20 : 748.08 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.20/748.08 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.20x = 748.08 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.20x = 274,994.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,994.21/542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.18

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