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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.57, 747.43 and 376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.57, 747.43 and 376.49 is: 518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.57 : 747.43 = 376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.57/747.43 = 376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.57x = 747.43 × 376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.57x = 281,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,400.85/542.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.65

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