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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.30, 747.97 and 402.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.30, 747.97 and 402.37 is: 554.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.30 : 747.97 = 402.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.30/747.97 = 402.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.30x = 747.97 × 402.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.30x = 300,957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,957.81/542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.97

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