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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.40, 747.48 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.40, 747.48 and 418.44 is: 576.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.40 : 747.48 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.40/747.48 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.40x = 747.48 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.40x = 312,775.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,775.53/542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.65

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