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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.76, 748.74 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.76, 748.74 and 395.16 is: 545.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.76 : 748.74 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.76/748.74 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.76x = 748.74 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.76x = 295,872.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,872.10/542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.13

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