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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.73, 749.40 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.73, 749.40 and 403.02 is: 556.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.73 : 749.40 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.73/749.40 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.73x = 749.40 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.73x = 302,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,023.19/542.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.49

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