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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.20, 748.48 and 409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.20, 748.48 and 409.48 is: 565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.20 : 748.48 = 409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.20/748.48 = 409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.20x = 748.48 × 409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.20x = 306,487.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,487.59/542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.27

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