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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.53, 748.68 and 293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.53, 748.68 and 293.84 is: 405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.53 : 748.68 = 293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.53/748.68 = 293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.53x = 748.68 × 293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.53x = 219,992.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,992.13/542.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.49

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