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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.69, 748.90 and 294.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.69, 748.90 and 294.00 is: 405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.69 : 748.90 = 294.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.69/748.90 = 294.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.69x = 748.90 × 294.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.69x = 220,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,180.68/542.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.72

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