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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.70, 748.71 and 418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.70, 748.71 and 418.23 is: 576.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.70 : 748.71 = 418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.70/748.71 = 418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.70x = 748.71 × 418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.70x = 313,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,132.98/542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.99

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