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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.40, 747.76 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.40, 747.76 and 367.44 is: 506.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.40 : 747.76 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.40/747.76 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.40x = 747.76 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.40x = 274,756.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,756.93/542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.56

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