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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.30, 747.81 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.30, 747.81 and 365.04 is: 503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.30 : 747.81 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.30/747.81 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.30x = 747.81 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.30x = 272,980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,980.56/542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.38

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