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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.76, 749.01 and 318.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.76, 749.01 and 318.65 is: 439.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.76 : 749.01 = 318.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.76/749.01 = 318.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.76x = 749.01 × 318.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.76x = 238,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,671.06/542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.74

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