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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.48, 748.98 and 417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.48, 748.98 and 417.92 is: 577.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.48 : 748.98 = 417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.48/748.98 = 417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.48x = 748.98 × 417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.48x = 313,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,009.98/542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.00

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