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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.57, 748.47 and 418.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.57, 748.47 and 418.19 is: 576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.57 : 748.47 = 418.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.57/748.47 = 418.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.57x = 748.47 × 418.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.57x = 312,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,999.07/542.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.88

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