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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.24, 748.11 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.24, 748.11 and 318.12 is: 438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.24 : 748.11 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.24/748.11 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.24x = 748.11 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.24x = 237,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,988.75/542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.90

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