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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.59, 748.00 and 365.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.59, 748.00 and 365.23 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.59 : 748.00 = 365.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.59/748.00 = 365.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.59x = 748.00 × 365.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.59x = 273,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,193.43/542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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