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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.24, 748.30 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.24, 748.30 and 293.56 is: 405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.24 : 748.30 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.24/748.30 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.24x = 748.30 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.24x = 219,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,669.48/542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.11

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