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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.50, 749.27 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.50, 749.27 and 367.54 is: 507.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.50 : 749.27 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.50/749.27 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.50x = 749.27 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.50x = 275,386.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,386.70/542.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.63

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