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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.24, 748.35 and 395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.24, 748.35 and 395.02 is: 545.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.24 : 748.35 = 395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.24/748.35 = 395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.24x = 748.35 × 395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.24x = 295,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,609.48/542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.16

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