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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.68, 812.10 and 493.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.68, 812.10 and 493.72 is: 738.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.68 : 812.10 = 493.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.68/812.10 = 493.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.68x = 812.10 × 493.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.68x = 400,950.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,950.01/542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.83

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