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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.70, 747.90 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.70, 747.90 and 402.30 is: 554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.70 : 747.90 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.70/747.90 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.70x = 747.90 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.70x = 300,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,880.17/542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.41

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