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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.54, 747.96 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.54, 747.96 and 409.70 is: 564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.54 : 747.96 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.54/747.96 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.54x = 747.96 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.54x = 306,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,439.21/542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.82

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