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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.22, 747.93 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.22, 747.93 and 376.44 is: 519.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.22 : 747.93 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.22/747.93 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.22x = 747.93 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.22x = 281,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,550.77/542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.26

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