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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.70, 748.44 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.70, 748.44 and 368.01 is: 507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.70 : 748.44 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.70/748.44 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.70x = 748.44 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.70x = 275,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,433.40/542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.52

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