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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.27, 748.34 and 293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.27, 748.34 and 293.59 is: 405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.27 : 748.34 = 293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.27/748.34 = 293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.27x = 748.34 × 293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.27x = 219,704.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,704.41/542.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.15

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