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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.32, 748.76 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.32, 748.76 and 367.60 is: 507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.32 : 748.76 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.32/748.76 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.32x = 748.76 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.32x = 275,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,244.18/542.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.53

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