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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.26, 749.46 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.26, 749.46 and 411.04 is: 568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.26 : 749.46 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.26/749.46 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.26x = 749.46 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.26x = 308,058.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,058.04/542.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.10

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