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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.44, 748.02 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.44, 748.02 and 387.28 is: 534.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.44 : 748.02 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.44/748.02 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.44x = 748.02 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.44x = 289,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,693.19/542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.06

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