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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.45, 748.11 and 437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.45, 748.11 and 437.50 is: 603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.45 : 748.11 = 437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.45/748.11 = 437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.45x = 748.11 × 437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.45x = 327,298.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,298.13/542.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.37

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