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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 748.78 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 748.78 and 293.91 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 748.78 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/748.78 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 748.78 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 220,072.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,072.26/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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