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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.56, 748.24 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.56, 748.24 and 376.56 is: 519.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.56 : 748.24 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.56/748.24 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.56x = 748.24 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.56x = 281,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,757.25/542.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.31

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