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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.24, 748.41 and 384.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.24, 748.41 and 384.71 is: 530.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.24 : 748.41 = 384.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.24/748.41 = 384.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.24x = 748.41 × 384.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.24x = 287,917.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,917.07/542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.98

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