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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.24, 747.42 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.24, 747.42 and 376.20 is: 518.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.24 : 747.42 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.24/747.42 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.24x = 747.42 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.24x = 281,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,179.40/542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.55

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