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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.70, 748.92 and 294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.70, 748.92 and 294.02 is: 405.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.70 : 748.92 = 294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.70/748.92 = 294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.70x = 748.92 × 294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.70x = 220,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,192.98/542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.74

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