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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.21, 748.24 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.21, 748.24 and 293.52 is: 405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.21 : 748.24 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.21/748.24 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.21x = 748.24 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.21x = 219,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,625.48/542.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.06

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