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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.26, 747.39 and 411.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.26, 747.39 and 411.31 is: 566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.26 : 747.39 = 411.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.26/747.39 = 411.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.26x = 747.39 × 411.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.26x = 307,408.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,408.98/542.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.90

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