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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.52, 748.64 and 387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.52, 748.64 and 387.52 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.52 : 748.64 = 387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.52/748.64 = 387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.52x = 748.64 × 387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.52x = 290,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,112.97/542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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