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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.64, 748.92 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.64, 748.92 and 411.42 is: 567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.64 : 748.92 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.64/748.92 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.64x = 748.92 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.64x = 308,120.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,120.67/542.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.82

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