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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.67, 748.89 and 293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.67, 748.89 and 293.99 is: 405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.67 : 748.89 = 293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.67/748.89 = 293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.67x = 748.89 × 293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.67x = 220,164.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,164.23/542.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.71

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