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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.44, 748.56 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.44, 748.56 and 293.76 is: 405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.44 : 748.56 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.44/748.56 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.44x = 748.56 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.44x = 219,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,896.43/542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.38

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