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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.34, 748.35 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.34, 748.35 and 367.56 is: 507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.34 : 748.35 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.34/748.35 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.34x = 748.35 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.34x = 275,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,063.53/542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.18

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